Environmental services industry

Water/wastewater alliance formed, services integrated

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Air & Water Technologies Corp. has formed an alliance with two other major water/wastewater companies to create Aqua Alliance, which will provide water, wastewater and hazardous waste remediation services. According to Aqua Alliance's president and CEO, Thierry Mallet, with the experience of Professional Services Group and Metcalf & Eddy, the new alliance will be able to address the needs of its clients through value-added solutions and services. Meanwhile, the recapitalization of the company will allow it to reduce debt and grow profitability.

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Has formed an alliance with Air & Water Technologies and Professional Services Group to create Aqua Alliance

Spin away odor and decay in sewage drop structures

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The emission of hydrogen sulfide, the primary cause of corrosion and odor problems in wastewater collection and treatment systems, can be prevented with the installation of a vortex drop shaft into a standard maintenance hole. The vortex drop design is capable of dissipating the potential energy inherent in the drop structures of water treatment systems, the main cause of the release of the hydrogen sulfide gas.

Federal grant program merits support of wastewater industry

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New legislation aimed at helping cities and counties comply with clear water standards has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill, HR 828, will standardize the Combined Sewer Overflow Control policy and will offer $45 million in technical assistance and grants for projects included in Watershed Management of Wet Weather Discharges and Stormwater Best Management Practices.